1. Where is Ninh Binh Dinosaur Park?
Ninh Binh Dinosaur Park is located at Square 3, Ninh Khanh Ward, in the North of Ninh Binh City. Dinosaur Park is 92km south of Hanoi city center, 117km from Noi Bai International Airport – Hanoi.
2. How is Ninh Binh Dinosaur Park Unique?
This is the first Dinosaur Park in Vietnam, attracting a large number of tourists. The park has a large campus, visitors will admire nearly 200 dinosaur models arranged harmoniously and with a variety of species and shapes. The most prominent is the dinosaur model up to 30m high and can move like real.
In addition to the dinosaur world, the park also has a unique and interesting entertainment area. Coming here, visitors will have moments of entertainment with relatives and family with a series of gentle games to thrilling games. In addition, the park also has a lawn for cultural exchange, food services and souvenir shopping.
3. When is the best time to travel to Ninh Binh Dinosaur Park?
Ninh Binh is located in the North of Vietnam, in a humid subtropical climate zone divided into 4 distinct seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter. According to travel experience, visitors can come to the park at any time of the year, each season brings visitors experiences and a unique beauty.
The best time for tourists to visit Dinosaur Park is during the summer and fall months, from April to September. This is a suitable time to visit dinosaur models and enjoy outdoor entertainment games.
4. How to get to Ninh Binh Dinosaur Park?
Dinosaur Park is located in Ninh Binh city, not far from the capital Hanoi, with many national highways and expressways passing through, so getting here is relatively easy.
4.1. Travel by bus
Buses are the means of transportation to Dinosaur Park chosen by many tourists from the North and North Central Vietnam. There are many bus companies from Hanoi to Ninh Binh city every day with different schedules.
If departing from Hanoi, visitors can buy tickets at major bus stations: My Dinh bus station, Giap Bat bus station, Nuoc Ngam bus station to get to Ninh Binh bus station, then visitors can go to Dinosaur Park by: renting a motorbike, renting a taxi. Some reputable bus companies that visitors can refer to: Hai Thang, Anh Vu, Thuy Duong, Hoang Thin, Anh Dong…
4.2. Travel by train
Ninh Binh is a city with the North-South railway running through it, so visitors can easily buy tickets and get here by train. The travel time is quite long due to having to go through many stations, but it can help visitors save money and experience a new feeling when taking the train.
For visitors departing from Hanoi, you can buy tickets at Hanoi station with many trains at different times of the day. Trains from Hanoi passing through Ninh Binh: SE1, SE3, SE5, SE7 and SE19. Then from Ninh Binh station, visitors can go to Dinosaur Park by renting a motorbike or taking a taxi.
4.3. Travel by motorbike or personal car
Traveling by motorbike or private car is suitable for tourists who love to explore, this will definitely be the perfect choice. This form of transportation will help tourists be proactive about time, freely enjoy the beautiful scenery during the Ninh Binh travel journey.
- For visitors traveling by motorbike, starting from Hanoi city center, go straight along Highway 1A to the South for about 90.5km, then turn left onto Trinh Tu Street and continue for another 1km to reach the park.
- For tourists traveling by private car, departing from Hanoi city center, follow Giai Phong street, pass Giap Bat bus station, turn and go straight on CT01 Hanoi – Ninh Binh highway for about 87.5km then get off at Cao Bo intersection. Then, go straight on QL38B for about 4.5km then turn right onto Ton Duc Thang street and go about 1.5km to reach the park.
4.4. Travel by plane
Ninh Binh is a city without an airport, so visitors from far away who want to travel here by air must buy tickets to Noi Bai International Airport – Hanoi.
Foreign tourists or tourists in the South and Central of Vietnam buy tickets from their place of residence to Noi Bai airport by buying tickets online or at the ticket counter. Then, tourists choose means of transportation such as buses, motorbikes, cars to get to Dinosaur Park in Ninh Binh city.
4.5. Choosing means of transportation in Ninh Binh city
For tourists who do not use personal vehicles to travel, when coming to Ninh Binh city, tourists can choose to rent a motorbike to conveniently travel to tourist attractions around the city. Some reputable motorbike rental shops in Ninh Binh city: Duc Anh, Duc Thang, Viet Dung…
5. Interesting experiences at Ninh Binh Dinosaur Park
5.1. Visit the vivid dinosaur model
In the large campus of Dinosaur Park, there are nearly 200 dinosaur models with diverse species and forms. Here, visitors can see with their own eyes the dinosaurs that often appear in cartoon series or science fiction films, including species: Tyrannosaurus, flying dinosaurs, plant-eating dinosaurs…
The most prominent is the dinosaur model, which is 30m high and has the ability to move like a real dinosaur. The overall space of the park is designed based on the idea of the Mesozoic geological era including: Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous. This is the period when dinosaurs began to appear and became the dominant species of all species.
Dinosaur models will be arranged and displayed in separate areas, depending on their habitat or species for ease of learning and visiting. Each model will be placed in a space that simulates their natural prehistoric habitat. Therefore, this place has become an ideal place for tourists to visit, take pictures and explore nature and science.
5.2. Experience the entertainment games at Dinosaur Park
Ninh Binh Dinosaur Park is built according to the model of the world’s leading Disneyland amusement park. Therefore, in addition to dinosaur models, this place also has an extremely attractive entertainment area. The entertainment area has all kinds of games from gentle games to thrilling games.
In particular, the amusement park also has a separate area designed for children. Here, children can experience a variety of entertainment: statue painting, mini zoo, swimming pool, ball house, low roller coaster, complex house, dinosaur car, low-flying plane… In addition, there are also adventure games such as: flying car, flying carpet, frog lift, high roller coaster, flying dragon… for visitors who want to challenge themselves.
Not only that, in the playground there is also a modern, beautiful artificial turf field. This is the place for outdoor sports activities or exchanges, performances of special cultural programs.
5.3. Visit the country market
Throughout the park, visitors will see stalls displaying beautiful souvenirs related to dinosaurs and Ninh Binh specialties in the rural market. The lovely gifts are displayed eye-catchingly, attracting visitors to come and see and bring back as souvenirs.
In addition, at the rural market, visitors can also visit, learn about traditional culture and take photos with ancient items such as: old bicycles, bamboo beds, bamboo carts, windmills… This place will definitely make visitors feel new and excited.
6. Enjoy specialties in Ninh Binh
6.1. Crispy rice
When coming to Ninh Binh, visitors will see burnt rice sold at every tourist spot in the city. Ninh Binh burnt rice is elaborately prepared by mixing dry rice and sticky rice together. Then, the rice is fried until it expands evenly, becomes crispy, golden and spongy, adding a little salty pork floss and special spices.
In particular, burnt rice brings a delicious, crispy, fatty flavor and the salty taste of shrimp paste. If you have the opportunity to travel to Ninh Binh, you should enjoy this burnt rice specialty or buy it as a gift for family and friends.
6.2. Eel vermicelli
Eel vermicelli has long been a famous specialty of Ninh Binh. The special feature of Ninh Binh eel vermicelli is that it is made from vermicelli and fresh eel. The broth is simmered from eel bones and marrow bones for many hours, creating a sweet taste.
When eating, you will clearly feel the sweetness, chewiness, natural fatty aroma, not fishy of eel and often eaten with herbs, chopped banana flowers, a little lemon and chili spices, both delicious and strange. This will definitely be a dish that all tourists to Ninh Binh.
6.3. Mountain snail
Mountain snails, also known as rock snails, are a famous specialty dish in Ninh Binh. The snail meat has a traditional medicinal taste because this type of snail often eats forest leaves and medicinal leaves, creating a unique flavor.
Mountain snails are prepared by boiling, steaming or stir-frying with fresh bamboo shoots, tamarind, lemongrass and chili and dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce. Snails have a delicious taste and many health benefits. Therefore, mountain snails are an extremely interesting specialty for tourists to try and buy as gifts.
6.4. Mountain goat meat
Goats in Ninh Binh are raised naturally on the mountain slopes, so the meat is very firm, moderately soft, not too tough and has a characteristic aroma. What creates the special flavor of Ninh Binh mountain goat dishes are the traditional spices of the people here.
There are many dishes made from goat meat for visitors to enjoy such as: raw goat with lemon, stir-fried goat, grilled goat, grilled goat, burnt rice with goat sauce, goat cooked with plum wine, steamed goat, stewed goat, goat hot pot… Visitors can eat with raw vegetables, ginger soy sauce to enhance the flavor and sweetness of mountain goat meat.
7. Where to stay when traveling to Ninh Binh Dinosaur Park?
7.1. Best rated hotels near Dinosaur Park
For the convenience of long-term trips to Dinosaur Park, Ninh Binh City. Origin Vietnam Team has compiled the most prestigious and quality hotels for visitors to refer to:
- The Vancouver Hotel Ninh Binh. Address: Alley 75 Luong Van Tuy, Tan Thanh, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh
- Ngoc Anh Hotel. Address: 30 Tan Quy Street, Luong Van Tuy, Tan Thanh, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh
- Kinh Do Hotel. Address: 99 Phan Dinh Phung, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh
- Thuy Anh Hotel. Address: 55a Truong Han Sieu, Phuc Thanh, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh
- Queen Hotel. Address: 20 Hoang Hoa Tham, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh
- Viet Huong Hotel. Address: 64 Hoang Hoa Tham, Thanh Binh, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh
- Huong Tra Hotel. National Highway 1A, Giang Khau Bridge, Dinosaur Park, Ninh Binh
- Van Giang Hotel. Address: No. 65, Street 4, Chien Thang, Dong Thanh, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh
- Hoang Hai Hotel. Address: 36 Truong Han Sieu, Phuc Thanh, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh
- Trang An Hotel. Address: No. 1 Le Hong Phong, Nam Binh, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh
- Thanh Binh Hotel. Address: 31 Luong Van Tuy, Phuc Thanh, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh
- Gold Hotel Ninh Binh. Address: No. 1, Tam Coc Bich Dong Tourist Area, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh
7.2. Beautiful Homestays near Ninh Binh Dinosaur Park
For tourists who love nature and plants, choosing a homestay is the most suitable choice. Origin Vietnam has compiled a list of Homestays with beautiful views, quality and amenities for tourists to refer to:
- An Phu Homestay. Address: Trang An, Ninh Nhat, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh
- Chill House Homestay. Address: Alley 12 Dinh Tien Hoang, Dong Thanh, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh
- Huong Sen Homestay. Address: 30, lane 96 Trinh Tu, Ninh Khanh, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh
- Ninh Binh Riverside Homestay 2. Address: Co Loan Ha 1, Ninh Tien, Dinosaur Park, Ninh Binh
- Green Papaya Homestay. Address: Alley 212, Hai Thuong Lan Ong, Phuc Thanh, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh
- Huong Sen Homestay. Address: 30, lane 96 Trinh Tu, Ninh Khanh, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh
8. Some notes when traveling to Ninh Binh Dinosaur Park
To have a complete, economical and wonderful Ninh Binh tour, visitors should note some useful Ninh Binh travel experiences below:
- Visitors should wear comfortable, simple clothing to enjoy entertainment.
- You should wear sneakers, shoes, or flat sandals to feel comfortable and limit foot pain when visiting the entire large park area.
- Check the weather forecast before departure to avoid going on rainy and stormy days, which may affect your trip.
- When visiting the park in the summer, visitors should bring sunglasses, hats, drinking water and apply sunscreen to protect themselves.
- Never climb on the dinosaur model to avoid damaging it and endangering yourself.
- You should book hotels, motels, and homestays at least 2 weeks before your trip to have more options and avoid running out of rooms.
- Bring all necessary documents for convenience when checking in for flights, checking into hotels, and renting cars.
9. Famous tourist attractions near Ninh Binh Dinosaur Park
Right next to Dinosaur Park, there are many other famous tourist attractions in Ninh Binh that visitors can visit:
- Trang An Scenic Landscape. Address: Trang An, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh
- Tuyet Tinh Coc. Address: Truong Yen, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh
- Hang Mua. Address: Ninh Xuan, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh
- Tam Coc – Bich Dong. Address: Ninh Hai, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh
- Bai Dinh Pagoda. Address: Gia Sinh Commune, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh
A trip to Ninh Binh Dinosaur Park is not only an exciting and memorable journey of discovery, but also an opportunity to experience new and exciting things for visitors in the world of ancient dinosaurs. Hopefully, the sharing of the Origin Vietnam team will bring useful information in your upcoming journey of discovery.
If you have any questions or concerns about your Ninh Binh tour to Dinosaur Park, please contact Origin Vietnam – the leading tour operator in Vietnam. With a team of enthusiastic and experienced consultants, we will help you have the most complete and memorable journey.
